Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All-State 2020 Spotlight: SS Aiden Hinds


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

The annual Invite Only Preseason All-State showcase for the state's top Junior prospects is coming up February 16th at Roundtripper Sports Academy in Westfield, IN. Leading up to the event we will be highlighting some of the top prospects to be in attendance. 


Scouting Report

12.8.18: 2020 SS Aiden Hinds continues to make strides in his game. At 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, Hinds is an athletic defender with feel for the SS position. He showcased above average glove work with soft hands and a clean, quick exchange. Athletic, fluid footwork. Accurate arm with carry at 88 mph. Offensively he hits from an open, athletic stance. He loads back with a longer stride. Uses his lower half well with average balance throughout his swing. Gets to extension. Committed to Ball State.

12/16/17:  6-foot, 150 pound shortstop hits from a tall, open setup.  Big leg kick and barrel tip during load.  Has rhythm, foot gets down late at times.  Long, level bat path.  Some bat speed.  Opposite field approach.  High exit velocity of 78.  Defensively, Hinds has a strong arm across the infield.  Ball has carry, topping at 82.  Quick transfer and release.  Showed the ability to play through the baseball.  Ran a 7.35 60 yard dash.



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